Certified Peer Specialist (CORE)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide one to one peer support to youth and young adult in the community experiencing the onset of mental health needs.
• Role model recovery in all interactions and utilize lived experience to engage youth/young adults in CORE.
• From a recovery perspective provide a strength based review of the youth/young adult’s abilities and strengths.
• Collaborate closely with CORE team to ensure the needs of the youth/young adults being served are met.
• Support youth/young adult engage in mental health services by accompanying at appointments and community activities.
• Listen to youth/young adults and role model positive communication skills.
• Advocate for the youth/young adult to ensure life needs are being met.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and Crisis Plan.
• Connect youth/young adults to resources in the community based on interests to meet identified needs.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a strength-based manner per Wraparound Milwaukee/Agency requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in CORE staffing and clinical consultation with Wraparound Milwaukee staff.

Job Qualifications

• Minimal Qualifications: High school or GED/HSED required; Graduate of state Certified Peer Specialist training; Possess current Certified Peer Specialist certification; No convictions that would fail a caregiver background check; Good written and verbal communication skills; Complete 20-40 hours of CCS (DHS 36) training and 42 hours of mandatory training in Wraparound philosophy and policies, as well as attend a Family Orientation within 6 months of their hire date.
• Knowledge and skills: Working knowledge of positive youth/young adult development; patience and understanding of challenging life needs; knowledge related to mental health and co-occurring needs, the ability to interact with youth, young adults, and caregivers in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and cues; ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in crisis situations; computer skills; accurate documentation; ability to meet deadlines; sensitivity towards cultural, ethic and life needs.
• Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, people being served by WCS, and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission. Demonstrates a strength based, person centered, and culturally intelligent approach to serving people with mental health and co-occurring needs. Focused on embracing recovery in all interactions and utilize lived experience to engage youth/young adults.